TV chef's genius time-saving lamb roast tip

Masterchef alum and TV presenter Poh Ling Yeow has no doubt picked up her share of kitchen tricks over the years, but this next elegantly simple piece of advice around the Aussie lamb roast is a total game-changer.

9Kitchen got the opportunity to quiz the bubbly chef on her favourite time-saving tip around the Aussie favourite, and, as it turns out, the corner-cutting starts as soon as you walk into the supermarket or butcher's shop.

"If you want a quick roast, nothing is better than a butterflied leg of lamb," Poh tells us without skipping a beat, adding that you can save even more time by getting your butcher to do the butterflying for you.

There's a couple of reasons why this cut is ideal for a fast meal, according to the kitchen pro. Firstly, it's a marinade magnet. "[butterflied lamb leg] has a large surface area, so it absorbs marinades easily and quickly," Poh explains.

Secondly, it easily feeds an average-to-large sized family, meaning your time and money stretch further. "For a 1kg piece that will easily feed 4-6, just a 10-minute marinade and 30 minutes in the oven will cook it to medium-done perfection," Poh says. A lamb roast that's ready to serve in 40 minutes? Sounds good to us.